About the role#
The New Jersey Jackals are looking for a Community Relations Intern to support our outreach and engagement efforts. This role provides hands-on experience in the sports industry by assisting with community programs, event coordination, and partnership management during the 2027 season.
What you'll do#
- Support community outreach and engagement efforts.
- Organize and execute community activations at home games, festivals, and special events.
- Schedule and prepare appearances for players, the mascot, and the front office.
- Manage community ticket programs, group outings, and charitable initiatives.
- Run game-day recognition programs for community champions, educators, military members, nonprofits, and youth organizations.
- Assist with event setup, registration, guest check-in, and fan engagement.
- Collaborate with the Marketing, Ticketing, Partnerships, and Event Operations teams on community campaigns.
- Maintain records for community partnerships, appearance requests, and event calendars.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program for Sports Management, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Event Management, Nonprofit Management, Business, or a related field.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail.
- Comfort speaking with community members, partners, and guests.
- A positive attitude and interest in community engagement and customer service.
- Ability to work independently and with others.
- Availability to assist during evenings, weekends, and home games as needed.
Location & details#
- This internship is located in Paterson, New Jersey.
- The term runs from January 2027 through May 2027.
- This position is on-site and unpaid.
About New Jersey Jackals
The New Jersey Jackals are a professional baseball team based in Paterson, New Jersey. Founded in 1998, the organization competes in the spectator sports industry. The team plays at Yogi Berra Stadium and maintains a staff of over 100 employees. They have secured four league championships throughout their history.
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